Alec vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Alec Rank #880

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Nelson mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Alec and Nelson boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.